BACKGROUND:
Between November 1997 and May 1998, a task force assigned
to review orientation at the University of Virginia determined
that a four day fall orientation was no longer sufficient.
The task force unanimously agreed that an additional two
day summer orientation program should be added in order
to accomplish the following goals:

Allow
the University to state explicitly and from the very
beginning in an atmosphere uncluttered with other priorities
our high academic standards and expectations;

Release
large amounts of time in the fall orientation program
to devote to improving both the quality and quantity
of faculty-student interaction;

Provide
students with the opportunity to become familiar with
the University in small groups and without the stresses
associated with leaving home;

Enable
the University to better connect with families and deliver
important information.

Beginning in June 1998, over 100 people from around the
University (faculty, staff, administrators and students)
worked in nineteen separate teams to create a summer orientation
program and redesign the fall orientation program. The new
summer program and the revamped fall program will take place
between July 8 and August 31, 1999.

DISCUSSION:
The Director of Orientation will present an overview of
the new orientation program and the enhanced academic programs
being provided to new undergraduate students.

ACTION
REQUIRED: None

C.
Placement and Hiring

BACKGROUND:
The Office of Career Planning and Placement (OCPP) assists
students as they make the important transition into professional
life. One measure of a University's competitiveness is the
degree to which it successfully places its graduates in
the marketplace of jobs and graduate programs. University
of Virginia graduates have been among the most competitive
in the nation. This year graduates are enjoying another
strong job market. Employers want students with excellent
communication skills, strong analytic skills, the latest
computer skills and solid interpersonal skills.

DISCUSSION:
This presentation will describe on-going placement activities
and the situations graduating students are facing in the
job market.

ACTION
REQUIRED: None

D.
Briefing by the Compliance Coordinator

BACKGROUND:
The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance briefs the
Board on a regular basis regarding the Board's specific
compliance responsibilities with ACC and NCAA rules and
policies. The briefing also will focus on changes in rules
and policies since the previous briefing that may become
discussion items for Board members as they interact with
various University constituencies.

DISCUSSION:
Time will be allowed for questions from Board members regarding
the presentation and materials provided to all University
of Virginia "representatives of athletic interests."